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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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